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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.40, 44,673.75 and 18,225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.40, 44,673.75 and 18,225.35 is: 25,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.40 : 44,673.75 = 18,225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.40/44,673.75 = 18,225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.40x = 44,673.75 × 18,225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.40x = 814,194,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,194,506.19/32,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,150.88

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